Sysco · 2 weeks ago
Director Merchandising
Canton, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSysco is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Director of Merchandising to manage a team of associates and collaborate with Market Directors. The role focuses on optimizing inventory management, achieving KPI goals, and driving corporate strategies to enhance site profitability and sales growth.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
Responsibilities
Build, manage and develop Site merchandising team through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Interprets, trains and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures and tools
Manage site planners and align with market replenishment team to achieve inventory management Service Level, DSO (Days Supply On Hand), A&O (Aging & Obsolete), and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies
Drive and support corporate and market initiative implementation through all Site functions to achieve/exceed Annual Operating Plan
Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy
Align with RVPM to execute activities that grow company gross margin and earned income
Manage shrink and approve credits as needed
Provide field feedback to the region, market and corporate teams for action and/or alignment
Participate in supplier and broker reviews to evaluate sales and gross profit growth opportunities
Monitor market analytics (NPD) to increase market share
Support cross functional item assortment management process
Qualification
Required
5+ years management/professional experience. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions
Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices
Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue
Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change
Proactive attitude of identifying and addressing issues as they arise
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong written & verbal communications skills
Ability to develop & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & Sales Consultant engagement
Preferred
Master's degree
Strong excel skills
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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